LEAH WILLIAMSON reckons England have a cheat code in Lauren James following her efforts throughout their 4-0 defeat of South Korea.
The ahead was among the many standout performers of their Arnold Clark Cup match with the crew going through Italy on the CBS Area on Sunday.
Sarina Wiegman named the Chelsea ace in her beginning 11 at Stadium MK on Thursday night with skipper Williamson enjoying in a deep midfield function.
And the England starlet was a menace inflicting South Korea issues together with her good wing play and drives into the field.
James’ efficiency was capped by netting the fourth objective for Wiegman’s facet as they received their World Cup warm-up off to a profitable begin.
England captain Williamson stated: "I believe she's a cheat code.
"I take pleasure in being on the identical crew as her, after we come right here.
"We have now a squad that is clearly received requirements and non negotiables.
"Sarina has touched on it earlier than about this actual English mentality about how we have all been introduced as much as work exhausting.
“She's making an attempt to carry out the most effective of us as properly and ensure that we carry the most effective of ourselves within the sport - and any individual like Lauren is an ideal instance of that.
“The lady is unbelievable, so give her as a lot assist as we will.”
The build-up to James’ Seventieth-minute end was preceded by Ella Toone driving from midfield and passing to Lucy Bronze who arrange the ahead.
The total-back’s help was among the many excessive factors of an evening that noticed her celebrated for turning into an England centurion after making 101 appearances.
Reflecting on enjoying on the flank with James, Bronze stated: "Everybody is aware of the standard that LJ’s received.
"Technically on the ball she’s in all probability the most effective there's.
"It’s enjoyable for me to play together with her as a result of I do know she’s at all times going to get the ball in the best place.
"I like linking up together with her. It’s loopy that she’s so younger now as a result of that is the participant that everybody has been speaking about for 5 years now.
"For the previous 5 years everybody has been ready for this famous person and it’s thrilling to be right here now in the beginning of her England profession.
“I’m certain she’ll rating lots extra objectives, win lots extra participant of the matches and win extra video games for England sooner or later.”
The Lionesses upcoming conflict with Italy in Coventry, which kicks-off at 3:15pm on Sunday, might see Wiegman experiment together with her line-up.
The England chief stated: "I need to check out issues. I believe this event can be a massive step in our preparation for the World Cup.
"We have to see the place we're as a crew and the place people are at this second.
"We are going to work out extra issues and do some modifications.
"The squad has plenty of depth. We have now some centre-backs who can play as full-backs and (in) these positions up entrance is plenty of competitors. I am unable to complain in regards to the depth of this crew.
England vs Italy within the Arnold Clark Cup might be watched reside on ITV1 from 3:15pm on Sunday 19 February
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